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vitriol meaning and definition
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Definition of vitriol (noun)
- (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
- synonyms: oil of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid
- abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
- synonyms: invective, vituperation
VITRIOL verb
Definition of vitriol (verb)
- expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
- subject to bitter verbal abuse
Source: Princeton University Wordnet